Church in Derby plans 'Cookie Walk'

DERBY - St. Mary's Church Ladies Guild will hold its annual "Cookie Walk" from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the church hall, 212 Elizabeth St.


Voted “Best Cookie Walk” in the Valley.

Cookies are sold by the pound.
For information call 203-735-3341.

This post is taken from Lower Naugatuck Valley Community Events, an online calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

'Famous' reindeer to visit Derby Public Library

DERBY - ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ will visit Derby Public Library at 10 a.m. Dec. 13.

Families with children ages 3 to 8 are invited to celebrate the season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, presented by Linda Milardo.

The program includes stories, songs, and a reindeer ornament craft.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. Call 203-736-1482.

The library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Community in Shelton to offer memory care program

'Lifestyle Transitions' opens

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SHELTON - Wesley Village has introduced “Lifestyle Transitions,” a new memory care neighborhood located in the newly renovated northwest wing of their Wesley Heights community. 

“Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights” will offer specialized assisted living in a secure, supportive environment for those living with memory loss. This new program is designed to support residents with cognitive impairment by engaging them in life and activities within the larger Wesley Heights community and providing encouragement, friendship, and a feeling of security. 
It will also focus on developing daily routines for successfully managing individualized physical, social and cognitive challenges.

The “Lifestyle Transitions” program space encompasses existing apartments and newly renovated gathering areas, including a library, family-style kitchen, living room area, laundry nook and enclosed outdoor courtyard. 
Safe and quiet space for reading, relaxation, and dining, and other stimulating activities such as baking, gardening, exercise, art classes, musical entertainment will be available. Colors, textures, lighting, and furniture was chosen with the help of a dementia consultant in order to organize these therapeutic spaces in a way that best meets resident needs. 

Unique to Wesley Village, “Lifestyle Transitions” offers a mission-based, relationship-centered approach to care, as well as: affordable pricing, a wander-management system, 24-hour staffing with consistent caregivers, engaging activities, a variety of apartment styles for individuals or couples, education and support services for residents and families, and a specialized design to maximize independence. 

Deposits are now being accepted for apartments in this new neighborhood. 
For more information, contact Lisa Kelleher, 203-944-6099 and save the date for the upcoming open house Jan. 25, from noon – 3 p.m.

Wesley Village is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 
The campus offers assisted and independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 
To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.



This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Make a wreath, help count birds at Ansonia Nature Center

Winter Wreath Workshop
ANSONIA - Celebrate Ansonia’s 125th anniversary and the festive season at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 as you create a wreath with fresh, locally grown greens, then decorate your masterpiece with natural trimmings. 

Enjoy some warm mulled cider and a cookie too. Wreath frames and wire will be provided.
There is a $10 materials fee. Please register by Dec. 10.

Winter Solstice Drumming Circle
Come to the nature center at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 with your own percussion instruments as we drum in the beginning of winter, when our portion of the planet takes a nap! 

Please bring a nutritious canned good donation for Spooner House in Shelton. Dress for the cold. Children over 10 and adults welcome.
Free, but please register in advance.

Annual Christmas Bird Count
Join the New Haven Bird Club at noon Dec. 20 for this traditional bird count, which has been taking place for over 110 years! 
Bird count results are sent to the National Audubon Society, and are included in the international census of early winter bird populations.

Dress for the weather. Rain or shine. Free. Middle-school age children and their adults are welcome. Please register in advance.

Winter holiday nature days
For children who love the outdoors and wildlife holiday nature days will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 29-31.
These popular educational classes are designed for children ages 5-10.
We’ll have a chance to explore the park’s 150 acres and visit a variety of habitats.
Come meet new friends, play games, create beautiful and useful items using natural objects and recycled materials, and much more.

Tuition: $30/day ($90 all three days) priority students (Ansonia residents and current family-level Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. members); $35/day ($105 all 3 days) all others. Advance registration only.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.

For more information on activities, call 203-736-1053.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Enjoy a movie at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.

Newly released DVDs are shown at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.

Light snacks will be provided. Registration is requested. 

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Attention Derby residents: Santa is on his way

Ambulance corps to hold toy drive in Shelton

SHELTON - Echo Hose Ambulance Corps members will be outside of Walmart at 465 Bridgeport Ave. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday to collect toys for TEAM's Toys 4 Kids.

By donating to Toys 4 Kids, you can help bring holiday cheer to hundreds of children throughout the Valley who might not otherwise receive any gifts this holiday season.

Time to get into the holiday spirit! 


This information is taken from Lower Naugatuck Valley Community Events, an online calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.